Kristina: Mineral Identification Data

49A Observations McGamer Definition Color Luster Cleavage/ Fracture Density

The color that the mineral is Luster is the way in which a mineral reflects light. Cleavage is smooth, and fracture is rigid Density is the ratio of the mass of a substance to the volume of the substance Streak is the color of the powder of a mineral Hardness is a measure of the ability of a mineral Some to properties are specific to only some The things that the mineral is used for. The amount that the mineral is worth. The place where the mineral is located.
NA

Guess 1
Lazurite
Blue, Azure blue, Violet blue, Greenish blue Vitreous - Dull

Guess 2
Sodalite
Azure blue, White, Pink, Gray, Green. Vitreous Greasy Cleavage-Poor Fracture-Brittle 2.29

Actual Mineral
Sodalite
Azure blue, white, pink, gray, green Vitreous Greasy

(Sodalite) Blue, White, Black Non-metallic Waxy Both Low

CleavageImperfect FractureAverage = 2.4

Cleavage-Poor Fracture-Brittle 2.29

White

Light Blue

White

White

Streak

4 - Fluorite

5.5 - Knife Blade

About 6

About 6

Hardness Special Properties Uses Value Where found Sources

None

Lazurite is Not Radioactive Often used as jewelry. Varies in prices $20:00 to $150:00

Not Radioactive

Not Radioactive

NA

Used as an ornamental gemstone Only worth about $5.00 $10.00 Italy, Brazil, Maine

Used as an ornamental gemstone Only worth about $5.00 - $10.00

NA

NA

Lapis Lazuli mine, Sar-e-sang, Badakhashan, and Province http://webmineral. com/data/Lazurite

Italy, Brazil, Maine

NA

http://webminera l.com/Sodalite

http://webmineral. com/Sodalite

My Description: My mineral is mostly flat with a small slope. It is slightly bumpy and smooth in other parts. Just like in the picture of Sodalite, it is mostly blue and black but it does have a small bit of white streaks in it.

Actual Mineral Image

Guess 1 Image

Guess 2 Image

Lab Drawing

Fun Drawing